The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) has called on stakeholders involved in Ghana’s ongoing constitutional review process to prioritise national interest and broad-based consensus over partisan and institutional considerations.
The Conference said the review exercise presents an important opportunity to strengthen democratic governance, deepen constitutionalism and address structural and institutional deficiencies in the country’s constitutional framework.
The President of the Conference, Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, made the call in his keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Plenary Assembly of the Bishops’ Conference at Our Lady of Grace Senior High School, Mamponteng, in the Konongo-Mampong Diocese.
He urged the relevant constitutional review bodies, Parliament, the Executive and other stakeholders to approach the process with openness, intellectual honesty and a strong commitment to the national interest.
According to him, constitutional reform should not be reduced to partisan calculations or narrow institutional interests but must reflect the collective aspirations of Ghanaians.
He said the process should strengthen the foundations of justice, democratic accountability and the common good.
Most Rev. Gyamfi noted that the Church’s pastoral responsibility extends beyond its internal administration to include meaningful contributions to the moral, social and institutional development of the country.
He said the Bishops would use their Plenary Assembly to reflect on important national, ecclesial and pastoral developments requiring responsible leadership and decisive action.
The Conference’s position comes as Ghana continues discussions on constitutional reforms aimed at addressing issues relating to the country’s governance and institutional arrangements.
The Bishops emphasised that the success of any constitutional review must ultimately be measured by its contribution to a more just, accountable and democratic societ
By Celestine Edem Gbologah and Theresa Kpordzo // Newswatchgh.com
